TYPE: Salad, Appetizer                                        PREP TIME: < 15 mins

Goodies Needed

• Green Leaf Lettuce (organic)
• Sweet Red Peppers (organic)
• Pomegranate (organic)
• Walnuts (organic)

Dressing:

• Tahini (about 1 tablespoon)
• Lime Juice from 2 limes
• Olive Oil
• Water
• Chili Powder
• Sea Salt

* Quantities depend on number of people you are serving and portion sizes

Klein’s Naturals Walnuts, Organic, Shelled, Net Wt. 7 oz. (Pack of 6)

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Oxygen PureTahina 100% Pure Sesame Paste, 17.64-Ounce Container (Pack of 4)

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Simply Organic Chili Powder Certified Organic, 2.89-Ounce Containers (Pack of 3)

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Preparation Steps

• Rinse lettuce leafs and remove excess water using salad spinner
• Cut up lettuce leafs with a knife, vertically and horizontally into bite size pieces and throw into large bowl
• Rinse the pepper(s) dice and throw into the bowl
• Rinse the pomegranate and empty out the seeds into the bowl (If you have never done this before, you can use the following instructional video which shows you how.)
• Toss the 3 ingredients together, you can always add in another favorite fruit or vegetable as desired
• Sprinkle the salad with a generous amounts of walnut pieces
• You can use the following dressing on it:- In a cup or bowl squeeze the juice of 2 limes

  - Add in a heaping tablespoonful of tahini

  - Stir well (it will seem watery at first, but then go thick again)

  - Sprinkle in some chili powder and sea salt

  - Pour in a bit of olive oil and water to make a runny consistency

  - Stir mixture really well (can also be mixed in a blender)

  - Taste and add a bit more chili powder as desired

• Drizzle salad dressing on salad, serve and enjoy!
• This salad is high in antioxidants, vitamin C, omega 3 and other healthy fats

• Let me know how you liked it

  

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Green lettuce:

• good source of: water, fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin C and magnesium
• contain antioxidant properties to prevent cancer, enhance healthy immune function and promote a healthy digestive system
• for more information, visit the green leaf lettuce detailed overview from About.com

Sweet Bell Peppers:

• good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, molybdenum, vitamin K, manganese, folate, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, tryptophan and copper
• helps reduce risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, protects against rheumatoid arthritis, promotes healthy eyesight and lungs, and enhances overall good health
• for more information, visit the bell peppers detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Pomegranate:

• excellent source of antioxidant polyphenols
• good source of (in descending order): vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, folate, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium,vitamin E, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, calcium and selenium
• helps reduce risk of various cancers, inflammation and cardiovascular disease
• protects against bad cholesterol and helps maintenance of healthy blood pressure
• supports a healthy immune system and enhances overall good health
• for more information, visit the pomegranate nutritional information from NutritionData.com

Walnuts:

• Rich and buttery in taste and texture
• Source of great antioxidants
• Just ¼ of a cup supplies over 90% of the omega-3 amount needed daily
• Source of (in descending order): omega-3, manganese, copper and tryptophan
• Enhance and protect cardiovascular health, prevent and control high blood pressure, promote healthy cholesterol levels, decrease risk of blood clotting
• Promote better cognitive function, help prevent gallstones, have anti-inflammatory benefits, helpful with asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis
• Support proper functioning of the immune system and appear to have several anticancer properties and lower risk of weight gain
• Enhance proper sleep as they are a source of natural melatonin
• For more information, visit the walnut detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Olive Oil:

• Rich in monounsaturated fat and polyphenols
• Protects against chronic degenerative diseases, increases life span, protects against heart disease, enhances healthy blood pressure, enhances proper gastrointestinal health and reduces breast cancer risk
• helps control proper blood sugar, helps prevent belly fat and insulin sensitivity, helps prevent bone loss, has anti-inflammatory benefits, helps protect from free radical damage, helps maintain healthy weight and protects against H. pylori
• for more information, visit the olive oil detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Limes/Lemons:

• Add a great tang of taste to any meal
• An excellent source of vitamin C
• Provide phytonutrients with antioxidant and antibiotic effects
• Protect against cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, support the immune system and promote and enhance optimal health in many areas

• For more information, visit the lemons/limes detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Chili Powder:

• Adds a zesty taste to any meal
• good source of (in descending order): vitamin A, fiber, vitamin C, potassium and iron
• offers pain-reducing and inflammation-reducing effects, cardiovascular benefits, helps prevent stomach ulcers and effectively opens and drains congested nasal passages
• boosts immunity, helps regulate weight, helps stop spread of prostate cancer, lowers risk of type 2 diabetes and enhances overall health
• for more information, visit the chili pepper detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Tahini:

• great source of essential fatty acids
• good source of (in descending order): vitamin B1, copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, fiber,vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, magnesium, and potassium
• promotes good bone health, heart health, respiratory health and healthy cholesterol
• enhances overall good health
• for more information, visit the tahini nutritional information overview from Nutrition Data or sesame seed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

About the author:
Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and holistic wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. Learn more about Evita Ochel or Follow Evita Ochel on Twitter.